Bradford Council leader, Councillor David Green, said: "The new Kirkgate square will create an informal meeting space and seating area and turn the whole street into a pleasant green area which should increase footfall from both visitors and residents.

"We are putting in this investment to ensure visitors flow to and from the new Westfield shopping development to the higher end of the city centre so that Bradford is a desirable shopping destination in its entirety.

thatsnotmyname wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.

In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.

[quote][p][bold]thatsnotmyname[/bold] wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.[/p][/quote]In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.pcmanners

thatsnotmyname wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.

In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.

Unfortunately he’s got a point.

Cllr Green has just shot his own foot off and that of the national party as well. This is an irresponsible waste, no matter where the money comes from.

I can remember attending courses at Transport House where they drummed into us that gross stupidity at a local level would be sized on by the right wing press and reflect badly on the party. I’m not sure if Cllr Green has forgotten this basic principal of local Government or just doesn’t care about a Labour victory as long as he’s tucked up in his castle with his nice little earners.

[quote][p][bold]pcmanners[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]thatsnotmyname[/bold] wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.[/p][/quote]In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately he’s got a point.
Cllr Green has just shot his own foot off and that of the national party as well. This is an irresponsible waste, no matter where the money comes from.
I can remember attending courses at Transport House where they drummed into us that gross stupidity at a local level would be sized on by the right wing press and reflect badly on the party. I’m not sure if Cllr Green has forgotten this basic principal of local Government or just doesn’t care about a Labour victory as long as he’s tucked up in his castle with his nice little earners.FinlandStation

At last we are seeing plans to make the city centre work as a whole. Now can we also stop the ongoing deterioration of the historic streets like Ivegate and the little ginnels and passage ways and turn them into attractive features of our city centre.

At last we are seeing plans to make the city centre work as a whole. Now can we also stop the ongoing deterioration of the historic streets like Ivegate and the little ginnels and passage ways and turn them into attractive features of our city centre.basil fawlty

I like this idea, sounds like it's going to be a pleasant short walk from Westfield Broadway shopping centre to the Kirkgate centre with the Kirkgate Square as the hub. Councillor Green and his council are doing some excellent work at the minute. Well done to all who brought this scheme to fruition and to all those involved in the long awaited regeneration of Bradford city centre going on at present. Bradford city centre was very busy today and there is no doubt in my mind that just the starting of the building of Westfield has increased footfall greatly in the city.

I like this idea, sounds like it's going to be a pleasant short walk from Westfield Broadway shopping centre to the Kirkgate centre with the Kirkgate Square as the hub. Councillor Green and his council are doing some excellent work at the minute. Well done to all who brought this scheme to fruition and to all those involved in the long awaited regeneration of Bradford city centre going on at present. Bradford city centre was very busy today and there is no doubt in my mind that just the starting of the building of Westfield has increased footfall greatly in the city.bcfc1903

What is the Labour Part doing wasting they money on footpaths when most of the roads got pot holes it's like going through cobble streets they really don't nw where to spend it such a shame I agree with (George Galloway) that said bradford council is the worst council in Britton to right they are let's get these goons out on next election Torrys & Respect get in there

What is the Labour Part doing wasting they money on footpaths when most of the roads got pot holes it's like going through cobble streets they really don't nw where to spend it such a shame I agree with (George Galloway) that said bradford council is the worst council in Britton to right they are let's get these goons out on next election Torrys & Respect get in thereJames lofthous

thatsnotmyname wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.

In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.

The council is either dammed if it does or dammed if it doesn't. We should move forward and try to make improvements or we will always be the bridesmaid and never the bride. People that contribute to this forum should remain positive and continue to push the council to improve this City.

[quote][p][bold]pcmanners[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]thatsnotmyname[/bold] wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.[/p][/quote]In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.[/p][/quote]The council is either dammed if it does or dammed if it doesn't. We should move forward and try to make improvements or we will always be the bridesmaid and never the bride. People that contribute to this forum should remain positive and continue to push the council to improve this City.Banni2

thatsnotmyname wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.

In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.

Maintenance of your property, even in times of austerity, is an investment not an expense otherwise an even bigger bill looms in the future. But then Tories always take a short term view.

[quote][p][bold]pcmanners[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]thatsnotmyname[/bold] wrote:
The council isn't paying for it, if we don't spend it another city will so stop moaning.[/p][/quote]In times of austerity when our Government is having to clean up the mess that Labour left it is totally irresponsible of these socialists in City Hall to be wasting money in this way. It is behaviour like this that got the country into a mess and the best reason for keeping Labour out of power forever.[/p][/quote]Maintenance of your property, even in times of austerity, is an investment not an expense otherwise an even bigger bill looms in the future. But then Tories always take a short term view.allinittogether

James lofthous wrote:
What is the Labour Part doing wasting they money on footpaths when most of the roads got pot holes it's like going through cobble streets they really don't nw where to spend it such a shame I agree with (George Galloway) that said bradford council is the worst council in Britton to right they are let's get these goons out on next election Torrys &amp; Respect get in there

[quote][p][bold]James lofthous[/bold] wrote:
What is the Labour Part doing wasting they money on footpaths when most of the roads got pot holes it's like going through cobble streets they really don't nw where to spend it such a shame I agree with (George Galloway) that said bradford council is the worst council in Britton to right they are let's get these goons out on next election Torrys & Respect get in there[/p][/quote]*Party
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James lofthous wrote:
What is the Labour Part doing wasting they money on footpaths when most of the roads got pot holes it's like going through cobble streets they really don't nw where to spend it such a shame I agree with (George Galloway) that said bradford council is the worst council in Britton to right they are let's get these goons out on next election Torrys &amp; Respect get in there

If any party is misnamed, it is the Respect Party, how many of them jumped ship within months? Bizarre that the same plaes that had idiot Respect banners up, now have banners from other parties (all asian candidates by the way). Respect stands for Sectarian

[quote][p][bold]James lofthous[/bold] wrote:
What is the Labour Part doing wasting they money on footpaths when most of the roads got pot holes it's like going through cobble streets they really don't nw where to spend it such a shame I agree with (George Galloway) that said bradford council is the worst council in Britton to right they are let's get these goons out on next election Torrys & Respect get in there[/p][/quote]If any party is misnamed, it is the Respect Party, how many of them jumped ship within months? Bizarre that the same plaes that had idiot Respect banners up, now have banners from other parties (all asian candidates by the way). Respect stands for SectarianColin Allcars